FAQ:
SSAE 16 (and also SAS70) enables CPAs to provide two types of service auditor’s reports. This document contains questions and answers to help explain the changes resulting from the issuance of SSAE 16...
Published on October 11, 2011

Overview:
Service Organization Control Reports® are internal control reports on the services provided by a service organization. SOC reports provide valuable information users need to assess and address the risks associated with an outsourced service. The AICPA provides tools and resources to CPAs, service organizations and user entities needed to build
Published on December 19, 2014

Overview:
The AICPA has introduced SERVICE ORGANIZATION CONTROL REPORTS® and identified 3 different engagements (SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3) that involve reporting on controls at a service organization.
Published on December 19, 2014

Overview:
Service Organization Controls (SOC) reports are designed to help service organizations, organizations that operate information systems and provide information system services to other entities, build trust and confidence in their service delivery processes and controls through a report by an independent Certified Public Accountant. Each type of SOC report is designed to help
Published on December 19, 2014

Article:
Many companies function more efficiently and profitably by outsourcing tasks or entire functions to service organizations that have the personnel, expertise, equipment, or technology to accomplish these tasks or functions. Examples of such service
Published on December 19, 2014

Article:
To help firms navigate this emerging service area, establish a niche practice and help clients, prospects and service organizations understand the benefits of SOC engagements, the AICPA has created a number of free resources and marketing materials in this helpful toolkit.
Published on January 24, 2013

Case Study:
This helpful case study gives your clients and prospects a real-world example of how Confirmation.com, a secure, online clearinghouse assures its users surrounding the controls it implements to protect the privacy and confidentiality of users’ data.
Published on July 30, 2012

Case Study:
This helpful case study gives your service organizations a real-world example of how Confirmation.com assures its users surrounding the controls it implements to protect the privacy and confidentiality of users’ data.
Published on July 30, 2012

Brochure:
CPAs are the premier providers for SOC engagements. This flyer helps explain to clients why a CPA is best suited to provide assurance on service organization controls.
Published on July 31, 2012